I'm in the process of comparing the V1 and the Escort 9500, whereas I would like to know if the long power cable supplied with the Valentine One with the RJ11 connector is compatible with the Escort 9500. This way I wouldn't need to run the cable for the Escort 9500 and can easily switch in between the two devices.
It likely depends on which pins/wires are used for power and which for data, you wouldn't want to cross those.
So, does the Escort 9500 come with a similar cord as the V1, where I can just plug it into the power outlet on the passanger side or do I must hardwire the device in case I want to use and hide a longer power cord?
Comes with a coiled cord that can be plugged into a power socket. If you want to hard wire it to hide the wires you must order the accessory direct wire cord for about ten bucks.
Thanks! I did order the cord and it looks like I will have to hardwire it, which does not look too hard.
If you're going to compare them, why not try a side by side test and plug them both in at the same time. If they don't put out some stray interference, it would be easier for the evaluation.
F1 there are a couple of R.D. hard wiring instructions in the articles section if you have not already found them.
I can tell you from experience that the wiring/connectors for the V1 and 8500 are totally compatible, so assuming the 9500 connector is the same as the 8500, you shouldn't have any problems.
Ditto. I've had the same experience with my V1 & 8500. If you plan to hardwire, both units use the same 2 of the 4 phone cord wires:
Red
for the negative (-) and
Green
for the positive (+).
Just tried it and the power source I used for Valentine One works great! I didn't have to hardwire anything, just used the existing cable that I ran from the passanger side power outlet. :banana:
According to at least one radar test guru, they in fact do put out signals (in fact as I understand, that's in part how the detector works) that will interfer with one another when located closely together, allegedly compromising one, or the other, or both. I think you can find the article at either Radar Roy (? a former Texas trooper, now radar detector consultant & pruveyor) at
Radar Roy
or on Craig Peterson's radartest.com websites,
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Somewhere there is a piece on the subject of detector to detector interference when two detectors are located too closely together. The interference is said to compromise detector performance.
Craig is rather famously, or infamously known for rankling Valentine addicts with his reviews/position. He's got articles/reviews on Laser Jammers at
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